Whether you want orange in the entry or blue in the bathroom, here are some of our best tips to brighten your home.

Start Small

Start Small

If you're afraid to go bold, try starting in the smallest room. It's not as much of a commitment, plus you'll spend less time and money. This tiny — but cheery — bath in a New Jersey home makes a strong statement. "Powder rooms are places where you can gild the lily. We used a loud geometric in a bright ocean blue to give it a slightly over-the-top feeling," says designer Mona Ross Berman. Wallpaper is Recessed from Studio Printworks.

Temper Hot Colors With Cool Ones

Temper Hot Colors With Cool Ones

Because orange can be too intense on its own, Berman added blue accents in the mudroom. "It's such a welcoming color. Orange feels like a younger, fresher version of red," she says. "But it can be a hot color, and I needed a little bit of cool as balance, to cut through the heat." Wall color is Benjamin Moore’s Fresno. Anchor pillow by Jonathan Adler.